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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese FM expects Nepal to join IOMed at early date

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HONG KONG, May 30 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba here, hoping Nepal to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) at an early date to jointly contribute to improving global governance.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that more than 80 countries and nearly 20 international organizations sent high-level representatives to Hong Kong to participate in the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed, indicating that resolving disputes through mediation is the common wish of all parties, in line with the interests of developing countries, and is the direction indicated by the trend of the times and the UN Charter.

    Noting that China and Nepal are traditional friendly neighbors and China places Nepal in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy, Wang said that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal, and the China-Nepal strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity faces new development opportunities.

    China is willing to summarize successful experiences with Nepal, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and jointly create a better and more glorious China-Nepal relationship for the next 70 years, said Wang.

    Deuba congratulated China on the successful signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed and said that it is an ideal choice to have the IOMed headquarters in Hong Kong.

    She said that Nepal firmly adheres to the one-China principle, supports the “one country, two systems,” and will never allow any force to use Nepal’s territory to engage in activities that harm China’s interests, adding that Nepal is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and promote better development of Nepal-China relations.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Photo exhibit held in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of China-Philippines diplomatic ties

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Photo exhibit held in Manila to mark 50th anniversary of China-Philippines diplomatic ties

    MANILA, May 31 — A photo exhibition was held Friday at a museum here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Philippines diplomatic relations.

    The event featured images and illustrations that chronicled the development of bilateral ties from ancient exchanges to current cooperation.

    At the event, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian stressed the importance of “listening to the people.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: IOMed provides new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation: Wang Yi

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    IOMed provides new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation: Wang Yi

    HONG KONG, May 30 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) embodies the universal aspirations of developing countries, provides a new choice for resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and will also contribute to further improving the international rule of law.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira, congratulating him on Zimbabwe’s IOMed founding membership.

    Wang said that the IOMed is an important public product of the rule of law that fulfills the purposes of the UN Charter, was jointly initiated by the countries of the Global South and reflects the common aspirations of developing countries, especially small- and medium-sized ones.

    Noting this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe, Wang said that bilateral friendship has withstood the tests of the international situation and remains as firm as a rock.

    China has always viewed the development of China-Zimbabwe relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, and China supports Zimbabwe in safeguarding its own interests and opposes external interference, Wang said, adding that China is willing to maintain a high level of strategic mutual trust with Zimbabwe, continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance, promote cooperation in various fields in a coordinated manner, and lead China-Zimbabwe relations to move steadily and far.

    Murwira said that Zimbabwe is willing to play an active role in promoting the settlement of disputes in a peaceful and mutually respectful manner, adding that his country is grateful for the valuable support provided by China for Zimbabwe’s economic and social development.

    Zimbabwe firmly adheres to the one-China principle, supports the Belt and Road Initiative, a series of global initiatives and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation proposed by China, and is willing to continue to firmly support each other and closely cooperate with China to build a closer community with a shared future between Zimbabwe and China, said Murwira.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s article on China’s transformation into an education power will be published in Qiushi magazine

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on accelerating China’s development into a powerhouse with great educational potential will be published on Sunday.

    The article by Xi Jinping, who is also the president of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the 11th issue of this year’s leading journal of the CPC Central Committee, Qiushi. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese military conducts combat patrol near Huangyan Island

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat-ready patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas, an official statement said.

    The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Southern Zone Combat Command this month organized naval and air forces to continuously strengthen patrols in the sea and airspace around the territorial waters near China’s Huangyan Island, to further strengthen command and control over relevant waters and airspace.

    The move is aimed at resolutely safeguarding China’s national sovereignty and security, as well as maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea region, the PLA Southern Command said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How China Tours and Shopping in China Reflect the Dynamics of China’s Economy

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    With the growing convenience and appeal of “China tours,” more and more foreign tourists are choosing to travel and shop in China, which is becoming a global hub for tourism and shopping. With easy entry policies and tax incentives, industrial strength and cultural charm, China has become a hot destination for foreigners to discover an open, inclusive and dynamic modern China.

    The phenomenon of the “China boom” is driven by policy. China has been warmly welcoming tourists from all over the world, consistently expanding the list of countries for which visa-free travel is available, optimizing payment terms for foreign tourists, increasing the convenience of exit tax refunds, and implementing other specific measures. These measures demonstrate China’s determined approach to continuously expanding its opening to the outside world, which has contributed to the growing interest in China.

    Interest in China reflects the quality of “Made in China” products. In recent years, the shopping list of foreign tourists in China has been expanding, from clothing and food to mobile phones and translation devices, from small appliances to smart home devices. The increasing high-tech content of “Made in China” products enhances their competitiveness in the global market, which attracts foreign tourists to China in search of good things. Mobile phones, computers, smart wearables, drones and other hot products among foreign tourists in China not only reflect the innovative strength and technological strength of China’s manufacturing industry, but also indicate China’s strengthening position in the global value chain. From clothing and footwear to electronics, from affordable daily needs to luxury products, the richness and variety of choices in China’s consumer market attract crowds of foreign shoppers. Foreign tourists’ suitcases filled with Chinese goods are a sign of trust in “Made in China” products and recognition of China’s development achievements.

    The “fascination with China” is also driven by the integration of culture and tourism. In addition to silk, tea, porcelain and other traditional products, modern products in national style, cultural and creative products and technological innovations have become the new favorites of foreign tourists. The modernization of China’s cultural and tourism industry, the promotion of cross-industry integration of tourism with culture and technology not only brings “Made in China” products to the international arena, but also allows foreigners to fully experience the charm of Chinese culture and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s modern development achievements.

    At a time when globalization is in reverse and protectionism is on the rise, China is stubbornly sticking to its course of widening openness and deepening cooperation to expand opportunities, thereby proving to the world that true economic security comes from deep connectivity, not isolation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump thanks I. Musk, who is leaving the government, for “colossal changes”

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    WASHINGTON, May 31 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday after the billionaire announced his decision to step down from his position at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

    “I just want to say that Elon has worked tirelessly to help lead the largest and most significant government reform program in generations,” he said.

    Mr. Musk has “made a huge change to the old ways of doing things in Washington,” the president said, adding that some of his staffers will retain positions in the administration.

    “I look forward to remaining a friend and adviser to the president,” Musk told reporters after Trump presented him with a golden key.

    Musk, who has spent about $300 million supporting the election campaigns of Donald Trump and other Republicans, recently said he plans to significantly cut his political spending. “I think I’ve done enough,” he said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: China appreciates Laos’ participation in establishing IOMed: Chinese FM

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HONG KONG, May 30 — Laos actively participates in the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), takes the lead in signing the convention and makes significant contributions, for which the Chinese side expresses appreciation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday.

    Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, who participated in the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed in Hong Kong, south China.

    The IOMed explores new pathways and creates a new platform for resolving international disputes, and maintaining peace and stability, Wang said, expressing the confidence that Laos will continue to play an active role in promoting the early entry into force of the convention and facilitating the effective operation of the IOMed.

    When discussing the relationship between China and Laos, Wang said China is willing to work with Laos, guided by the implementation of the important consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and countries, to deepen strategic cooperation, cultivate collaborative momentum, strengthen bilateral and multilateral coordination, jointly resist unilateral bullying actions, uphold multilateralism and international fairness and justice, and promote the development of the China-Laos community with a shared future to a higher level.

    For his part, Saleumxay said that mediation reflects the cultural characteristics of Asia and that developing countries are more inclined to resolve disputes through mediation. He believes that the IOMed will attract more countries to join and play an important role in promoting regional peace and security.

    The Lao leader also expressed gratitude for China’s long-standing and steadfast support, emphasizing the importance of strengthening exchanges at all levels, advancing cooperation projects such as the Laos-China-Thailand railway, and achieving more progress in the construction of the Laos-China community with a shared future

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  • MIL-OSI China: Man jumping into Terracotta warriors pit under investigation

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    A man surnamed Sun who jumped into a Terracotta Warriors pit, causing damage to two armored warriors in Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi province, was investigated to suffer from a mental disorder, local police said.

    Sun, 30, has now been put under police control, said a statement released by Lintong branch of Xi’an Bureau of Public Security on the early Saturday morning.

    The case took place at about 5:30 pm on Friday when Sun climbed over the guardrails and protective nets of the archaeological site and jumped into the No 3 pit, pushing and pulling the armored warriors, resulting in damage to varying degrees on the historical relics, said the statement.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Treasury chief joins tech mega event

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui attended the Web Summit Vancouver yesterday in Vancouver, Canada, and appealed to technology investors and leaders to grasp the vast business opportunities in the vibrant fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong.

    The summit, a mega event for the tech sector, attracts over 10,000 tech investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the world each time it is hosted. This is the first time the summit has been held in Vancouver.

    Mr Hui engaged in a panel discussion session titled “Local to global: Strategies for tech success”, which was joined by Minister of Jobs, Economic Development & Innovation of the Province of British Columbia, Canada Diana Gibson. They had an illuminating discussion on the various approaches taken in building dynamic fintech economies, ranging from developing talent, attracting investment to creating opportunities.

    The treasury chief noted that Hong Kong is striving to accelerate green and sustainable finance and virtual asset development, with a view to making them key components of the diversified financial value chain. The Monetary Authority has already commenced sandbox experimentation of Project Ensemble, which is a new wholesale central bank digital currency project to support the development of the tokenisation market in Hong Kong.

    Mr Hui also updated the summit on the latest passage of legislation last week establishing a licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins issuers in Hong Kong, as a way to further enhance the city’s regulatory framework on virtual asset activities for supporting the healthy, responsible and sustainable development of its stablecoin and the broader digital asset ecosystem.

    Hong Kong is among the first batch of regions to have introduced stablecoin legislation and strives to fully implement the licensing regime within this year, with a view to approving the first batch of licences as soon as practicable.

    Looking forward, Hong Kong will soon promulgate a second policy statement on the development of virtual assets to explore the convergence of traditional finance and virtual assets. A consultation on the licensing regimes for virtual asset over-the-counter trading services and custodian services will also be conducted within this year.

    Whie attending the summit, Mr Hui visited exhibition booths manned by Hong Kong delegates. He was pleased to learn that the Hong Kong delegates received encouraging feedback over the past few days, reflecting the world-class standard of Hong Kong fintech talent and their appeal to investors.

    In the afternoon, Mr Hui paid a courtesy call on Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver Yang Shu. Mr Yang said Hong Kong has always been a window of the country to the world and will continue to be. He encouraged Hong Kong to keep up with its work in deepening international exchanges and co-operation.

    Before concluding his visit to Canada, Mr Hui visited Bank of Montreal and met its Senior Vice President & Head, Mid-Market, Commercial Bank, Andrew Hung, and Senior Vice President & Head, BC & Yukon, Greg Vriend.

    He told them that in a world full of geopolitical uncertainties, Hong Kong’s financial market is emerging as a risk-off haven for investors and attracting more investments owing to its connectivity with the Mainland and the world at large, bringing greater prospects for the banking sector and different financial areas.

    Mr Hui will return to Hong Kong in the early hours of May 31.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Coast Guard Patrols Huangyan Island

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas on Saturday.

    The BOC statement said that this month, the BOC has continuously strengthened law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters near China’s Huangyan Island and adjacent areas, and carried out tracking, interception and expulsion operations in accordance with laws and regulations to strengthen the management and control of relevant waters, vowing to firmly safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s SMEs Get More Credit Support in Q1

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — Technology-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in China received increased credit support in the first quarter of this year, data from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank) showed Friday.

    By the end of the first quarter, 49.6 percent of technology SMEs received loans, which is 3.6 percentage points more than in the same period last year, according to the NBC report.

    The balance of outstanding loans to technology-oriented SMEs in local and foreign currencies amounted to 3.33 trillion yuan (US$463 billion), up 24 percent year on year. This figure outpaced the overall growth of lending by 17.1 percentage points.

    The report also shows an increase in credit support for high-tech companies: the balance of outstanding loans to these companies in local and foreign currencies increased by 8.5 percent year-on-year, which is 1.6 percentage points higher than the overall rate of credit growth.

    By the end of the first quarter, the volume of green loans issued in local and foreign currencies reached 40.61 trillion yuan, up 9.6 percent from the beginning of this year, the report said.

    Real estate lending has stabilized, with outstanding real estate loans in yuan reaching 53.54 trillion yuan by the end of the first quarter, up 0.04 percent year-on-year, while real estate development loans reached 13.87 trillion yuan, up 0.8 percent year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Chinese Embassy in Russia hosted the ceremony of presenting the PRC Ambassador’s Award

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Moscow, May 31 /Xinhua/ — China celebrated the 9th National Day of Scientists and Technologists on May 30. On this occasion, a gala reception and the 6th ceremony of presenting the Chinese Ambassador’s Award were held at the country’s embassy in Russia on Friday.

    At the event, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui expressed gratitude to Chinese and Russian scientific and technical workers. He noted that China is currently implementing a strategy to stimulate development through innovation. The country has made a number of historic achievements in fundamental research, breakthroughs in high technology, and commercialization of scientific and technical achievements, the diplomat added.

    According to Zhang Hanhui, China and Russia complement each other well in the field of scientific and technological innovation, have a good foundation and broad prospects for cooperation in this area. China is ready to continue to strengthen cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, promote high-quality development of the two countries and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind, the ambassador said.

    At the ceremony, Russian Presidential Aide for Science and Education Andrei Fursenko congratulated Chinese and Russian scientific and technical workers on the holiday and gave a positive assessment of the fruitful results achieved by the two countries in scientific and technical cooperation in recent years.

    He emphasized that China and Russia share a common concept of scientific and technological development. Russia is ready to work with China to deepen pragmatic cooperation in the areas of fundamental and applied research, as well as the application of scientific and technological achievements, A. Fursenko said.

    At the ceremony, Zhang Hanhui presented awards to 24 laureates of the Chinese Ambassador’s Award and eight laureates of the Cooperation Award. The Chinese Ambassador’s Award was established in 2020 by the Chinese Embassy in Russia jointly with the Russian Union of Scientific and Engineering Public Associations (RosSNIO) to promote exchanges and cooperation between young scientists of the two countries.

    On the same day, the Chinese Embassy in Russia also opened a photo exhibition dedicated to Chinese-Russian cooperation in the field of scientific and technological innovation. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 6.4 thousand heads of cattle died as a result of steppe fires in Mongolia

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ULAN BATOR, May 31 (Xinhua) — More than 6,400 heads of livestock have died in steppe fires in Mongolia between January and May 2025, the country’s General Administration of Emergency Situations said on Saturday.

    During the specified period, a total of 54 families were left homeless in 12 Mongolian aimags.

    In view of this, the General Administration of Emergency Situations has once again warned residents of Ulaanbaatar and 21 Mongolian aimags not to light fires or throw cigarette butts on the ground in the current drought conditions.

    As of Saturday, firefighters are working to contain one steppe fire in Mandal soum of Mongolia’s Selenge aimag, an official statement said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Dao 2025-05-31 15:11:02 The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday.

      In a statement, the CCG said it has been continuously intensifying law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas this month, carrying out tracking, warning, intercepting, and driving away operations in accordance with laws and regulations to strengthen the management and control of the maritime area.

      The operation aims to firmly safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the CCG said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on building China into leading country in education to be published

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday.

    The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s 11th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao 2025-05-31 14:45:49 The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Dao and its adjacent areas, according to an official statement.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China’s Huangyan Dao and its adjacent areas, according to an official statement.

      The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said that beginning in May, its troops have organized naval and air forces to continuously strengthen patrols in the waters and airspace surrounding the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao, and further bolster relevant maritime and airspace control and management.

      The move is aimed at resolutely safeguarding China’s sovereignty and security, as well as upholding peace and stability in the South China Sea region, the Command said.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, SCO countries expand cooperation in artificial intelligence

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    TIANJIN, May 31 (Xinhua) — Ji Jiantao, a technician with Nongxin Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., trains local farmers on how to use autonomous driving systems for agricultural machinery during the peak soybean planting season in Ussuriysk, Russia.

    “We are continuously increasing innovative developments in the field of smart agriculture and have already supplied dozens of sets of auto-navigation equipment to Russia,” said the company’s senior engineer Yan Bingxin at the China-SCO AI cooperation forum held on May 29 in Tianjin.

    The synergy of “AI plus agriculture” not only transforms the industry, but also reflects China’s contribution to the creation of global AI-based public goods. Xinhua learned that the forum, titled “Chinese Intelligence for the Benefit of the SCO,” has become an important platform for promoting the “Shanghai Spirit” and strengthening cooperation in new areas, aiming to deepen practical cooperation in AI development and governance.

    Artificial intelligence is a strategic technology that defines the new scientific and technological revolution. In recent years, China has made comprehensive and systematic progress in the innovative development of AI, forming a relatively complete industrial system in the field of AI.

    Cleaning robots with “computer vision,” heavy-duty robots for transporting wind turbine blades, digital systems for high-precision medical examinations – as a key participant in the SCO’s digital cooperation, China is promoting the implementation of AI solutions in the organization’s countries. Dozens of technology companies are demonstrating notable results.

    In one of the swimming pools in Kazakhstan, a cleaning robot with hybrid infrared-ultrasonic sensors, using AI algorithms, thoroughly cleans every corner of it. The robot is controlled via a mobile application.

    “Users monitor the cleaning process remotely,” explained Yu Guoxing, international sales manager at Deepinfar Ocean Technology Co., Ltd. According to him, the Kazakhstani distributor purchased 40 devices at one time, and the attractiveness of the products is actively expanding the customer base in Russia, Tajikistan and other countries.

    The “Plan for the Establishment of the China-SCO AI Applied Cooperation Center” was presented at the forum. The center will open its doors to all SCO member countries to ensure inclusive access to artificial intelligence technologies.

    The forum participants expressed their readiness to jointly expand cooperation in the field of applied solutions, develop the digital economy and deepen innovative interaction, directing “intellectual dividends” to ensure high-quality development.

    “Cooperation in the field of AI is one of the most dynamic areas of interaction in the SCO,” said Deputy Secretary General of the organization Oleg Kopylov. According to him, within the framework of the SCO, the interconnectedness of AI infrastructure will be strengthened, the technology ecosystem will be improved, industrial development will be synchronized, and academic exchanges will be deepened. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: There are 113 million young pioneers in China

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The Young Pioneers of China (YPC) had about 113 million members by the end of 2024, according to the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China (CYL).

    In the country, within the framework of the OYUK, 176 thousand grassroots committees for the work of pioneer organizations with more than 3 million leaders operate in primary and secondary schools, the KSMK reported.

    Since its founding in 1949, OYPC, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, has played an important role in promoting the healthy growth of children.

    All Chinese children aged 6 to 14 years old can join the YUCK.

    The latest data was published ahead of International Children’s Day, which is celebrated on Sunday. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel Calls on Hamas to Accept US Envoy’s Gaza Ceasefire Offer

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    JERUSALEM, May 31 (Xinhua) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday called on Hamas to accept the ceasefire offer in Gaza made by U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff “or be destroyed.”

    According to media reports, Witkoff’s proposal includes the release of 10 surviving Israeli hostages and the handover of the bodies of 18 dead in two stages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. In return, the Israeli side will release 1,236 Palestinian detainees and hand over the bodies of 180 Palestinians.

    In a statement released by his office, I. Katz said the Israeli military was continuing operations in Gaza at full force, carrying out attacks from the air, land and sea on an unprecedented scale “to provide maximum protection to our soldiers in preparation for the deployment of maneuver forces to each area.”

    In a statement released on Friday, the Israeli military said the Israeli Air Force and ground forces had struck dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip since Thursday, “killing terrorists, destroying weapons, terrorist infrastructure and underground infrastructure.”

    It is added that during the military operations, two rocket-propelled grenades were fired at Israeli troops, resulting in three soldiers receiving minor injuries.

    Of the 251 hostages taken during the Hamas attack in October 2023, 57 remain in Gaza, 34 of whom are presumed dead, according to the Israeli army. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    NEW YORK, May 31 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent to further protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

    D. Trump made the announcement during a visit to the US Steel plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, where the US Steel deal with Japan’s Nippon Steel worth $14 billion was also announced.

    “We are going to raise tariffs by 25 percent. We will raise tariffs on steel imports to the United States of America from 25 to 50 percent,” local media quotes D. Trump as saying. “/This/ will further protect the US steel industry.”

    The US president later confirmed the decision in a post on the Truth Social social network, stating that the new tariffs would go into effect on June 4.

    On March 12, the Trump administration imposed 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, drawing sharp criticism from the U.S. auto industry. Canada immediately retaliated, and the European Union announced counter-tariffs but ultimately dropped them.

    As local media note, the increase in tariffs could lead to an increase in prices for metal products, including cars, canned goods and industrial equipment. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Shanghai’s exports up 13.8 pct in first four months of 2025

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    SHANGHAI, May 31 (Xinhua) — Shanghai’s export volume increased 13.8 percent year on year from January to April 2025, and its total foreign trade value hit a record high in April, data released by the Shanghai Municipal Customs showed.

    The city’s total foreign trade volume for the four months was 1.4 trillion yuan (about $194.7 billion), up 1 percent from a year earlier. In April alone, imports and exports reached 399.35 billion yuan, up more than 10 percent year-on-year and month-on-month. Exports in April rose 17.2 percent year-on-year, while imports rose 8.1 percent.

    Private enterprises were the key growth driver, accounting for more than 70 percent of Shanghai’s total foreign trade companies during the period. Their import and export volumes exceeded 500 billion yuan, up more than 20 percent year-on-year, indicating that domestic growth momentum is strengthening.

    During this period, Shanghai traded with more than 200 countries and regions around the world, achieving growth with 166 partners. Trade with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative reached nearly 600 billion yuan, up 11.9 percent year on year, while trade with countries in the Middle East and Eastern Europe increased by more than 20 percent.

    Machinery and electrical equipment exports totaled 398.8 billion yuan, accounting for more than 60 percent of the city’s total exports during the period. Meat and vegetable oil imports rose more than 10 percent year-on-year, while specialty foods such as Afghan nuts, Italian chocolate, Irish dairy products and Ethiopian coffee expanded the gastronomic choices for Chinese consumers. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Secretary of Defense Visits Sembawang Naval Installation, May 30, 2025 [Image 1 of 3]

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  • MIL-OSI China: China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Dao

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    A file photo dated Aug 17, 2024 shows a Chinese Coast Guard vessel patrols around Huangyan Dao. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China’s Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday.

    In a statement, the CCG said it has been continuously intensifying law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas this month, carrying out tracking, warning, intercepting, and driving away operations in accordance with laws and regulations to strengthen the management and control of the maritime area.

    The operation aims to firmly safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the CCG said.

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  • India leads major presence at Sharjah’s premier jewellery exhibition

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened in Sharjah, running through June 1, 2025, with India mounting a significant pavilion showcasing 11 companies as part of the region’s premier luxury accessories exhibition. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the biannual event features over 500 local and international exhibitors representing major global companies in luxury gold jewellery, timepieces, and precious gemstones.

    India’s participation is coordinated by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), which established a dedicated India Pavilion to highlight the country’s design excellence and craftsmanship. According to GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali, “The Watch and Jewellery Show Middle East in Sharjah is a key platform to highlight India’s design excellence and craftsmanship to a vital trade partner. Our continued presence at the show through the India Pavilion reflects this market’s growing importance.”

    The UAE represents a vital trade partner, with gem and jewellery exports surging over 60 percent following the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Exports grew from $4.95 billion in fiscal year 2022 to $8.04 billion in fiscal year 2024, demonstrating the strategic importance of such partnerships.

    The exhibition attracts over 1,800 high-profile designers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from countries including Russia, Mexico, Tanzania, Egypt, India, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Lebanon. Visitor turnout is projected to exceed 80,000, with the timing coinciding with the Eid Al Adha holiday, further enhancing its appeal among jewellery enthusiasts.Among the exhibition’s highlights is a record-breaking 108-meter diamond necklace presented by Amaar Jewels, designed to enter the Guinness World Records.

    According to the World Gold Council, gold sales in the UAE totaled 23.4 tonnes valued at $1.8 billion in the first half of 2024, representing 17.3 percent of the Middle East’s total sales. These figures underscore the exhibition’s strategic role in advancing the regional gold and jewellery industry.

    Spanning 30,000 square meters, the exhibition serves as a platform for deals, partnerships, and insights into design trends. Specialized programs and workshops run alongside the main exhibition, offering participants opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge about recent developments in the global jewelry industry.

    The show represents the largest and longest-running jewelry exhibition in the UAE and broader region, having grown from a handful of exhibitors when first launched in 1993 to become an indispensable part of the regional jewellery industry calendar.

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s AI industry core market size approaches 600 billion yuan

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    TIANJIN, May 31 (Xinhua) — China has established a relatively comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) industrial system by April 2025, with the market size in the basic sector approaching 600 billion yuan (about 83.45 billion U.S. dollars), according to the China Development and Reform Commission (CDRC).

    The data was presented in a review of AI technology development in China by NCDC official Huang Zhu at the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on Artificial Intelligence Cooperation, which was held on May 29 in Tianjin, northern China.

    Huang Zhu stressed that the number of China’s patent applications in the field of AI has exceeded 1.5 million, accounting for almost 40 percent of the global total.

    China has made comprehensive progress in AI development, forming a thriving industrial ecosystem. The country is home to more than 400 “small giants” – specialized small and medium-sized enterprises that excel in niche segments of the AI market, including the innovative DeepSeek.

    The SCO is a comprehensive regional cooperation organization covering the largest territory and population in the world, and has vast data resources and diverse AI application scenarios.

    Huang Zhu noted that accelerating cooperation in the field of AI technology and application will help revitalize the socio-economic development of the SCO, promote inclusive global development and act as a bridge to overcome the global digital divide.

    China is willing to cooperate with other SCO member states, firmly uphold the “Shanghai Spirit” and step up joint efforts to promote the beneficial, safe and fair development of artificial intelligence, Huang added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese and Russian experts call for efforts to create a more equitable multipolar world order

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — An international conference on “China and Russia: Cooperation in a New Era” was held in Beijing on Friday, with Chinese and Russian experts calling for joint efforts to build a more equitable multipolar world order.

    The event was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the UN. The conference participants held in-depth discussions on issues of jointly upholding genuine multilateralism by China and Russia and cooperation in promoting multipolarity in the world, practical cooperation and joint development between China and Russia, humanitarian exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations between China and Russia.

    Gao Xiang, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CAS), noted that as the main theaters of war in Asia and Europe respectively during World War II, China and the Soviet Union made decisive contributions to the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. The international system, with the UN at its core, is a concentrated embodiment of the results of World War II and ensures the general trend of peace and development throughout the world after the war.

    China and Russia should uphold the authority of the UN, adhere to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges so as to steadily promote multipolarity with equality and order, economic globalization with accessibility and inclusiveness, and diversity of civilizations through mutual learning, he added.

    According to the President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Igor Ivanov, the highest level of relations in history achieved between Russia and China not only meets the interests of the peoples of the two countries, but is also an important factor in efforts aimed at creating a more just multipolar world.

    “Our countries closely and productively cooperate within the UN, the Group of Twenty, APEC, the SCO, BRICS and other international organizations in the interests of promoting initiatives to ensure global strategic stability and mutually beneficial cooperation,” he emphasized.

    In his video address to the conference, Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation Zhang Hanhui noted that China and Russia have managed to take the right path in building relations between large neighboring countries, which has given a powerful impetus to the multipolarity of the world and demonstrated the responsibility of the two countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council.

    In the context of profound changes in the global governance system, BRICS and the SCO, whose founding countries and main drivers are China and Russia, are becoming increasingly important pillars of the multipolar world, the ambassador said.

    He expressed confidence that Russia, as before, will support China’s work as the rotating chair of the SCO and make joint efforts with China to promote the expansion of cooperation within the SCO and BRICS in order to provide the world with more public goods.

    According to Sun Zhuangzhi, Director of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, in the face of enormous changes unseen in the last century, regional conflicts and the impact of various global challenges, China has put forward the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, continuously promoted the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, and strengthened cooperation with Russia and other emerging market countries, providing a practical path for implementing the concept of a new type of global governance.

    The international conference was organized jointly by the CASS and the RIAC. Its co-organizers were the Institute of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the CASS and the Council for Strategic Cooperation between China and Russia of the CASS. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: First duty-free shop in central China opens in Wuhan

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    WUHAN, May 31 (Xinhua) — The first duty-free shop in central China’s Hubei Province and the entire central China began trial operation in Wuhan on Friday, the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Commerce said.

    In August last year, five government departments, including the Ministry of Finance, jointly issued a statement that duty-free shops would be opened in the city limits of Wuhan, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Xi’an, Changsha and Fuzhou.

    Previously, 6 similar stores have already opened in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Dalian, Xiamen and Sanya.

    According to local authorities, the Wuhan outlet was a natural result of the announcement of new policy measures.

    Located in a luxury mall in the heart of Wuhan, it saw more than 32 million customer visits last year and generated annual sales of 10 billion yuan (about $1.39 billion).

    The investor and operator of the duty-free shop is Wuhan Wangfujing Wushang Duty-free Goods Management Co., Ltd., a joint venture that has direct purchasing agreements with more than 100 international brands. These partnerships cover a variety of product categories, including perfumes and cosmetics, wines and food, digital electronics, luxury accessories, popular domestic cultural products, and coffee and tea.

    It is especially worth mentioning that this duty-free store, as part of the strategy of promoting fashion for domestic brands on the world market, also presents cultural creations from the imperial palace, the so-called “Wuhan gifts”, which are objects of intangible cultural heritage.

    “The opening of the duty-free shop in downtown Wuhan marks a new stage in the development of cities on the Chinese mainland,” said an official from the provincial department of commerce, adding that once the project is launched, it is expected to be able to serve the consumption demand of over 2 million foreign travelers visiting Hubei on average per year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Increasing the number of weapons on the battlefield will only prolong the Russian-Ukrainian conflict – Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the UN

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Xinhua) — China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang warned on Friday that increasing the number of weapons on the battlefield will only prolong the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

    At present, when direct negotiations are underway between Russia and Ukraine, more and more lethal weapons with increased lethal force are appearing on the battlefield, which only intensifies the confrontation and prolongs the fighting, the Chinese representative said.

    “This is not conducive to achieving a ceasefire and ending the war, and is contrary to the common expectations of the international community,” Geng Shuang told the UN Security Council. “We urge all parties to actively shape an environment conducive to peace talks by creating conditions and providing support. We also call on the parties to the conflict to work collectively to de-escalate and find a political solution, rather than continue military confrontation and attacks.”

    He rejected the US representative’s accusations against China regarding the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

    “Just now, the US representative once again spread disinformation and slandered China. This is completely unacceptable,” Geng Shuang said.

    The US attacks on China are not based on facts and are not aimed at solving any problems at all. Rather, they are based on their own political agenda, and this is pure political manipulation, the Chinese official added.

    According to him, China has never supplied lethal weapons to any of the parties to the conflict, strictly controls dual-use goods and resolutely opposes any unfounded accusations and political manipulation.

    The United States bears the primary responsibility for the outbreak and continuation of the conflict, and must make efforts and play its role in ending it as soon as possible. China urges the United States to focus on ongoing diplomatic efforts and stop the boring blame game, Geng Shuang said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese Young Pioneers total 113M members

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Students attend a flag-raising ceremony at a primary school in Kaifeng City, central China’s Henan province, Sept. 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The Chinese Young Pioneers (CYP), a national mass organization for Chinese children, had about 113 million members across the country by the end of 2024, the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) Central Committee said Saturday.

    The CYP boasted some 176,000 work committees based in primary or middle schools, with more than 3 million counselors, according to the CYLC.

    The CYP serves as a reserve force to build socialism and communism as well as realize national rejuvenation. Since it was founded in 1949, the organization has played an important role in promoting children’s growth under the Party’s leadership and the CYLC’s guidance.

    All Chinese students aged 6 to 14 can join the CYP.

    The latest figures were released ahead of the International Children’s Day on Sunday.

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